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(No Model) 7 Sheets-Sheet 1 i... JOHNSGN A. A. LOW. GOMPUSTOHS TYPE AND SFACE EGLDER.

o. SSQZQ, Patwted Feb. 23, 1886.

(Nol Model.) 7 Sheets-Sheet 2.

L. K'. JOHNSON & A. A. LOW. GOMPOSITGRS TYPE Arm SPACE HOLDER..

No. 336,719, y f Patented Peb. 231, 1886.

(No Mode.) 7 Sheets-Sheet 3.

L. K. JOHNSQN E A. A'. L0W.

GGMPUSITGRS TYPE AND SPACE HOLDER.

@10.336,719. Patented. mi. z3, 1886,

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j@ f @fw A f L. K. JOHNSON 86 A. A. LOW. GOMPOSITOR78 TYPE AND SPACE HOLDER.

No. 336,719. Patenfged Feb.-23,"l886.

(NoModQl.) 7 sheets-sheef;5. L. K. JOHNSON 8v A.. A.'LOW.

GOMPOSITORS TYPE AND SPACE HOLDER.l Nc, 336,-v19. Patented 11811.23; 1886.

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v(No Model.) 7 lSheets-Sheet'6;

l L. umlvsolv & A. A. LOW. GOMPOSITORS TYPE AND SPACE HOLDER.

No. 336,719. y Patented Peb. 23, 1886.

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Patented Peb. 23

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UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

LOUIS K. JOHNSON .AND A. AUGUSTUS LOW, OF BROOKLYN, ASSIGNORS TO THE ALBEN TYPE MACHINE COMPANY. OF NEW YORK, N. Y.

COMPOSITORS TYPE. AND SPACE HOLDER.

BPCIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 336,719, dated February 2 3, 1886.

Application filed April 9,. i883. I Serial No. 01,047, (No model.)

To all whom, it may concern.-

Be it known that we, LOUIs K. JOHNSON and A AUGUsTUs LOW, citizens of the United States, residing in the city of Brooklyinin the 5 county of Kings and State of New York,have

invented certain new and useful Improvements` in Compositors Type and Space Holders, of which the following is a specification.

Our invention relates to the class of comxo positors typecases in which the types are arranged in prescribed positions in containing.- channels, from the -lower ends of which they may be removed by hand, as set forth in Letters Patent Nos. 230,784, August 3, 1880;

254,019, Febrnary21,.1882; 263,707, Septemn ber 12, 1882; 268,409, December 5, 1882, and 271,711, February 6, 1883.

The object of our lpresent invention is toy o 3 plane of linear x, Fig. 2. Fig. lis a transverse sectional view of .adjoining portions of the superimposed bedplates and their divisionpieces,full size, showing the method otA interlocking the parts. Fig. ois a front elevation, full size, of the projecting end of one of' the division'pieceswith a metallic ringer-piece77 or seatsecu red thereto, Ithe latter being repre sented as supportingthe lower portion of a 'containing channel and the types therein. Fig. 6 is a front elevation of the lower portion of one of the sheet-metal type containing channels, and Fig. 7 an edge view of the same taken from 'the lefthand side. front elevation of one of the metallic finger-A pieces or channel and type seats; Fig. 9,a side elevation taken from the left-hand side of the same, and Fig. 10 a plan of the same. Figs. `11 and 12 are respectively rear and side ele- .5o vations of one of the interchangeable denomination-marks. Fig. 13 is an elevation of the ready for use. Fig. 3 is a vertical section on front sideof one of the first upper yl'our bed plates with division-pieces and type and channel seais. .Fig A11v iis a transverse section of the body ofthe case upon`plane ofliney y, Fig. 3. Fig. 15 is a vertical section of the right-hand side of the 'case taken upon plane of line iv' Fig. 2. Fig. 10 is a vertical section of the body of the ease on plane of line :r zr, Fig. 2, showing the inclosed space for the 6o projection of the containingcliannels beyond the channel-compartments when the latter are made shorter than* the containing channel. Fig. 17 is a detail View of the construction show'n in Fig. 16,being aplan of the left-hand 65 portion of' oneof the bed-plates,&c.,and showing the inclosing-shell in section. Fig..13 is a plan of a portion'of the bed-plate and upper extremities ot' the space-compartments,showing the flaring month or entrances to the latv7o ter. Heretoforewe have constructed the bodies rof our type-cases of a series of superimposed interlocking metallic plates; but such construction, though durable and effective, is expensive, and renders the case objectionably heavy, while the metallic surfaces are liable to injure the faces of the type should the latter accidentally he brought in contact therewith.

In lthe accompanying drawings, the body olf 8O the case A is lcomposed or built up of a series of superimposed plates, a, formed ot wood or other similar material, which alords a comparatively high'degree 'of lightness and elasticity of surface combined with the requisite degree of strcngth...lhese plates are provided with division pieces or ribs a. a o1' the same or a similar material, which answer the double purpose of separating the bed-plates a ci. to the required distance, -thcreby creating 9o longitudinal grooves or-recesses a va? for the reception of the bodies of the type-containing channels, and of furnishing means at their lower extremities for the attachment andsupport of the combined type and channel seats, whiehmit is desirable to form Aof metal. For the purpose of rendering the case when secured together strong I'and rigid and preventing the warping oi" the material, we prefer to form longitudinal grooves a a3 upon the :OO under sides of the bed-plates a,eorresponding to and receiving the upper sides of the divis- .supieresc a', which latter, of wood or other l tion, the most appropriate angle,when considsimilar material, are made of strips in which the grain or fiber extends longitudinally and substantially at right angles to that ot the bed-pieces. By this means, when the series of plates a a are clamped together by 'means of bolts B, passing through the superimposed bed-plates and coinciding division-pieces, as shown in Fig. "14, a perfectly-rigid nest or frame-work for the reception ofthe typecontaining channels is creatcd,which is comparatively light and inexpensive, while affording all the. advantages ofthe former metallic case, since by using a suitable number of theclamping devices B the construction will be for all practicable purposes sufficiently7 strong and permanent in form, while the comparative softness and elasticity of the material used greatly diminishes the danger of injury and excessive wear to both type and channels, which was liable to occur in the metallic case by reason of contact with the hard unyield'ing surfaces of the latten It will be observed that, owing to the form of the containingchannels, which are preferably, if not necessarily, made open upon one side, (thelefu) so as to expose the face ends of the types, said type faces are liable to be brought into contact with the opposed righthand sides of the division-pieces, owing to carelessness in inserting the containing-cham and importantimprovement upon theold form of metallic division-pieces, since they furnish Vas shown in Fig. 14,1"011 the purpose of dis;

tributing and cqualizing the clamping or binding action of the bolts, and they secure the superimposed bed-plates as a unit to ametallic frame or spider, C, formed with a bearing or axis, c, which projects atright angles to the planes of the bed-plates a. This axis cis supported in a suitable socket, d, formed upon the upper end ofthe vertical screw D, by.

meansof which the case may be raised orlowered bodily through the medium ofthe handnut d. rlhe socket d is provided ,with aset- `screw, c', for binding against the axis c. The

elevation and inclination of the case is thus provided for, as described in our Patent No. 271,711, February 6, 1883, except that no provisionis made for varying its vertical inclinastances.

In fact, the said right-hand side ofeach' ered with relation to the descent and withdrawal of the types, being ascertained and made permanent, while any variation in the Weight or size of the different fonts of types t0 be used may be compensated for by thelat-v eral adjustment of the body ofthe case upon its-axis, so as to causeA the types to rest more or less upontheir lower ends or feet. By 4this arrangement we are enabled to insure 4the presentation of all the types to the ceinpositor in the same vertical plane under all circum An additionalfeature in this counection, not heretofore used, is the means for limiting the lateral movement of the case upon its axis, consisting of ashoulderror projection,

c2, upon the axisawhich 'travels in a slot or recess, d'tjformed in the socket-piece d, and by its contact with one orthe other of the shoulders forming the extremities of the said slot preventing thefurther revolution of the case upon the axis c; Thelower extremities of the division-pieces a project beyond the lower edges ot' the bed-pieces a a sufficient distance to permit of the attachment of the fingerpiecesor combined type and channel seats E, which are preferably formed of metal. Theseseats E arepi'or'med with a shank, e, which is equal to'orless'than the thickness ot' the bed-plates u., so that when they are secured g to the under sides of the projecting portions y al ofthe division-pieces a and the bed-plates `a arefsecured together, as hereinbefore stated,

the said Shanks .e will occupy-the spaces between the adjoining and vertically-coinciding ends of thedivisionpieces a', said spaces'be ing' equal vertically to the thickness of the portions of' the bed-plates betweenthe superlimposed division-pieces. These combined type-column seats and channelsupports E are also preferably formed withshojuldersor abutments e', which rest against and protect the lower extremities ot' the divisionlpieces a', and practically render the nger-.pieees'or seats Eextensions of the divisionpieces u'. Thesemetallic seats or finger-pieces Eare secured to the lower projecting endsfa, of the `division-pieces a', independently by means of screws or similar fastenings, as shown in Fig. 5, or a series of them, consisting of those coinciding in position vertically, may be simultaneously secured and held in position i upon the ends a13 ofthe division pieces by means ofa single bett, E', passing alternately through the division-pieces al and Shanks-e, as shown byr dotted lines in Fig. 3. The fingenpieces -proper, or type and channel supporting porico IIO

der c is so formed that, after the lowest type has been only partially withdrawn and while I its rear portion is still within the containngf channel, it will clear the typesupporting shoulder e1, thereby expediting and rendering easier theremoval of the type. This is cf fected, mainly, by forming the type-s u pporting 'shoulder witha depression or recess, e", ini-l mediately-under the position of the foot or rear end of the lowest type in the column, so that when the face or head portion of the said lowest type is turned laterally during the action of cutting it off or removing it from its eolunin its foot orY rear end will be free and unrestrained before it is entirely withdrawn from the Vcontaining-channel F. In the application above 'referred to this action was still further contributed roby making the typesupporting `shoulder .of less width than that 2o of the body of the type, so that the latter would have the least possible distance to travel laterally before clearing or being cnt off froml the said support; Vbut there are objections to this construction, owing to variations in the widths of, types ofthe different fonts that it may be required to use in the rcase, and we therefore accomplish the s aine result by, and the only novel feature of our? construction in this connection consists in,` making the type supporting shoulder etof awidthequalto the greatest width ot' any of the different styles of types for which the particular case is adapted and designed, -so as 'tosupport all types alike uniformly and' evenly, and in forming its rear end-or portion adjoining the depression 0r re` cess eSi so that it ends in an oblique angle, et, with relation to the position of the body of the lowest type, the front edge of the typesupporting shoulder being considerably short- 40 er than its rear edge, as shown in Fig.,'10, so. that when thebody of the lowest type, which is .grasped byits upperor face end, and which isv therefore naturally turned moreor less laterally during the act of withdrawing it, has assumed an angle corresponding to that of the rear edge or junction, e, between the shoulder eL and the slot e, it will be quickly released from the weight or" thecolumn of type above. The type-containing channelsiF, which are supported upon the finger-piece by an adj ust ingscrew, S, substantially in the same manner shown and setllforth in the Patent to L. K. `Johnson, No. 254,019, February-21, 1882, are madeof sheet metal struck up into the desired forni. The adjustment of lthe Awidth of the transverse slot or type-opening fis effected by ineansof this screw S, which is in the present case provided with a set-nut, s, fom rendering the adj ust-nient more permanent. 6o when effected. For the purpose of 'enabling the compositor to readilytchange-the relative arrangement of the different characters in his case to suit his fancy or convenience, or to adapt it more fullyt-o the requirements of a particular class projects,

of work, we provideinterchangeable denomi nation-marks L: 4

. XVe are aware that in the Batcnt to L. K. Johnson No. 263,707, September-12, 1882, an interchangeable denomination-mark is shown; 7o but in that Acase kthe device performs the more important function'of an adjustable channelsupport, and can 'be removed or replaced only by loosening or tightening a set-screw.l Bep sides, .owing to the' correspondence in thick- 7 5 ness of a large number of the types in every fout, it may be frequently desirable to change the denomination-mark without the necessity existing of altering the width of the"trans Verse slot7 ortype-opening f. For these rea- 8o sons we provide an independent interchangeable denomination-mark, L, which consists of a plug or button, upon which the required character ismarked in any desirable manner, which fits into any one of the holes l, with which the metallicngerpiece E is provided for this purpose.

Although there are i variety of formslin which .this interchangeable plug L may be made, we prefer to'rnake it as shown' in the 9o accompanying drawings, consistingof a head or disk the face of which i bears the denomination-mark, and from which a split stem, Z',

the elasticity of the two parts of the stem assisting in retaining the mark in `its v proper position Awhen inserted in one of the holes l.

In cases whereeconomy is desirable, or where the compositors prefer such means, the ordinary types in 'use in the case may be subroo stituted for the plugs L by'inserting the ap propriate types in the holes l, in such manner that their faces project outward, as 'shown inl Fig. 8. The eontainingchannels F are passed into'their positions in theircompart- 105 ments a in the body of the case from its lower front end over the seats orfinger-pieces E, as in the Patent to L. K; Johnson, No. 254,019, February 2l, 1882, and in his subsequent applications. In our present im- 11o proved case we inclose the upper rear ends of the channel-compartments ai', as shown at a in Figs. Stand 16, so as .to vexclude/all dust and .foreign substances therefrom, there-v by protecting the columnsv of type and inx15 suring their uniform and uninterrupted descent, and obviating the necessity ot' cleaning or "blowing out the compartments from time to time, as has heretofore been necessary. The channel-compartments a2 and bedpieces reo a may entend upward a. distance'equalto the n full .length of the containing-channels E, as shownin'Figs. 3 and 13. The upper extrem` ity of eachA channel-compartment a will -be sealed by the back plate, a4; b nt, in order to 125 cheapen and lighten the construction as much as possible, we prefer tol construct the bedp'lates @and division-pieces a as srnll as practicable consistent with the proper support of containingchan nels-that is,so that the 13o channelreceptacles support the containingchannels forthe greater portion of their lengths, but allow their upper ends toproject beyond the upper extremities-of the bed-plates a,.ap.

shown in l?, space essential for this projection of the upperextremities ofthe containing-channels'F is inclosed and sealed -by the surrounding portions of the `rear and side watls,l a* a, as indicated in Figs.' 16 and- 17. The uppe'rextremitiesof both the-typecontaining channels F- and their compartments a will t-lius be effectually protected from dust lor contact-with foreign substances, v

'to while tlie weight of the body of the case front edges, @5,'of the'lower ends of the bedy Jstructed upon .the principle involved jin'the pieces@ being exposed more or less'to accidental contact with the ends of' the typecoutaining channels duringthe'operation of insetting the latter Iinto. their respective `com-4 partments, andbeing in the present case .of wood or othersimilar substance, are protected by strips of inetal'or guards a, (shown in Figs.

`3 and 13,) secured to them AIAin any suitable,-

manner.

As a result v-ot investigation and experif ment entered into for the purpose of effecting 1 the most complete, compact, andconvenient arrangement ofall the parts of a case con-- patent to LouisK. lJohnson, No.l 230,784, August 3,1880, and in his subsequent patents' and applications therefonwe'havediscovered and-.devised theV relative arrangement of typechannels, space-holders, die.; hereinafter described, as being specially advantageous when, considered withrelation to the various requirements of t-he different'kinds of ywork- 0rd'inarily required ot' a'o'ompositor. One feature to be noticed in-connection with almost all branchesof composition is the coniparativelylarge'quantity of spaces7 that are used in connection with a given quantity of the character-types. These spaces are not only inserted between cach word, but fre-' quently between the individual letters composing the words, andin justifying orconr. pleting each line in the stick some of these spaces are almost invariably discarded and other spaces of greater or less thickness substituted, in order to perfect the line. The consequence is that in a case constructed y upon this principle-t1 c., in which the types arearranged in prescribed positions in columns in containing-channels-an unusual-and incou-'qeniently large number ofY containingchannels have to be devoted to the holding'of the necessary spaces, in order to approximate the proper-proportion with relation to the number of character-types in the case? while `l above mentioned, havev to be provided for by the use of separate receptacles, from which' they have to be removedA and redistributed into thevcontaining-channels.

For the purpose of obviating these difficulties and economizing both space and labor, we combine and arrange with `our channel-case, in which the typesare arranged in. prescribed vpositionsfin columus,-as before mentioned, a seriesof spaceholding compartments, 1". T, constructed substantially upon the plan set forth in the application of Louis K. Johnson for patent, filed September'lS, 1.882, in which the' types are deposited loosely and without regard `to relative position in `elongated inclined boxes or compartments, from the lower ends of which they maybe removed by hand Aat anyv angle or inclination--that is to sa'y, we incorporate withthe superimposed bed-plates a and division-'pieces a', forming the channelthe latter, a suitable number of elongated box- ,compartments, T, for the reception and present2 from which they descend by graviywlhe lower front ends of .the compartments, where shoulders zf.. The openings or tops tof spaceco'mpartments T are enlarged by bevelingthe upper extremitiesof the division-'pieces a7 a7,as shown in Fig. 18, for the purpose of facilitating the introduction of the spaces. A The lower front ends of the spacecompartments T ex- V.tend outward-in fifontol". and beyondmtheehanmel-seats' E aboveasuiicieut distance to af- `ford ample space for the access'of` the fingers of the compositor, for the purpose of picking up and'withdrawing the-spaces as required.

For the purpose'- of allowing the greatest possible capacityin these space holding.7

plate't is d'ividedyiuto a number of compartments 'equal --to the diierent. sizes of spaces only, and their depth may-be made, say, about equal to the depths' of' two 'of the channelspaces, as indicated in the drawings, so that eaclr space compartment T will Vpresent 'in cross-sections an'area and `capacity much greater than the combined` area and capacity of ahy four of the channel-compartments a in the body of thecase. as will be seen by referenee to Fig. l.

'The space-holding compartments T, constructed and' arranged substantially as dethe spaces discartcd during composition, asv

scribed, are adapted to perf-erm a double funccompartments a2, and preferably underneaththey are supported bythe front walls or typecomparti'nents, the space inclosed by the baseabove,'while monopolizing only a like spaceA IDO Ils

tion. They affords. storage capacity for large quantities of spaces, which may thus be includedin a in proper proportion to the quantity of character-types without duplication of compartments fora given denomination of space, the spaces being fed down automatically to the lower front ends of the compartments as fast as those in advance are removed, as described in the application for patent of Louis K. Johnson, last referred to, and their open lower ends also aord ever-.ready and convenient receptacles for the spaces discarded by the compositor during the formation of the lines in the stick,7 as hereinbefore described. This combination oi' functions isn of great importance in practice, since it is to be remembered that spaces may be used indiscriminately in composition, as far as regards position,

either end being placed uppermost, according to convenience, so that the spaces thus discarded and dropped'into the Aopen endsof the compartments T will always be available for reuse, thus avoiding the necessity of redistributing or rehandling them in any means whatsoever. The capacity of the case as far as spaces are concerned is'thus increased in a double sense, the compartments themselves being virtually reservoirs that hold comparatively large quantities of spaces and feed them to the compositor as required, while their lower open ends, by receiving the discarded spaces and representing them for immediate use, thus obviating all waste or pi, practically augment the working capacity o'f the case in a still larger degree. It is to be observed in this connection that in practice the num-V ber of types so discarded and returned to the compartments during the operation of composition will always be comparatively few with relation to those permanently removed, so that there will liever be any danger of an ac-v cumulation sufficient in numberto exceed the capacity of the ends of the compartments.

For the purpose ofenabling ns to temporarily increase the quantity of spaces of a given denomination to be stored and presented by the case, as would be found advantageous in connection with certain peculiar classes ofcom, position, we maite the lower portions, t3, o'r" the division-pieces a7 removable, so that theadjoining compartments may be united at the lower front end when'illed with spaces of the same denomination. This may be done by mortise-and-tenon joints, as shown in Fig. 2, or by any other suitable means.

To provide for4 the convenient emptying or discharging of the space compartments T when desired for any cause, we'make the front wall or type-supporting shoulder't removable.

This isv preferably accomplished by making the said supportingshoulder adjustable laterally with relation to the case, so that one or more of the compartments may be emptied without distributingorendangering the others.

As shown in Figs. 2 and 3, the supporting shoulder t3 rests between the lower extremities of the division-piecesaand the stationary numerals, Src., above.

lugs or shoulders c' of the spider or frame C, 'and is held imposition by suitable pins, t, or

other similar devices, by which it engages with the bed-plate t.

During the composition or setting up of tabular matter-such as market-quotations, pricelists', &c.large numbers of numerals and quads are frequently required to be used in connection with comparatively few letters, and in this class of work it is also frequentlya` necessary to use leads between the lines to a greater or less extent. For these reasons We have arranged the respective compartments so in our case in the following manner, as will be more fully understood by reference toFig. 2: In the central andleft-hand portion of the case are arranged the one hundred (more or less) denominations oi' character-types, die., cona5 &c., arranged to present these essentials within convenient reach of the compositor, especialiy when he is engaged in the use ot' the This construction is effected, preferably, by extending the tirsii four or more upper bed-plates, a a, over the space to be occupied by the drawers M and the locker7 V or. receptacle, hereinafter to be dei scribed, .and by extending the basesplate t in seen by reference to 14, or in any other convenient manner, the design being simply to incorporate the said quad and lead holding drawers in the casein the most appropriate IOO' a corresponding manner, 'as will be clearlyios and convenient position to the other compartr ro ments when consid-ered with relation to the class of work in which quads and leads are most frequently required. We prefer to arrange a series of three or four of these drawers M, one above the other, 'as shown in Figs. 2 and 15, so as .to accommodate and store within convenient reach extra quads, leads, spaces, brackets, &c andthe accented7 and other character-types seldom used in composition. These drawers rest upon waysl or supports m m, which are parallelto the bediplates a, and when 'closed or shoved back to their fullest extent these fronts occupy in common aplane which is lat right angles to the longitudinal extension oi' I the channel-compartments, thus leavinga port2 tion of the bed-plate tin front of them unoccupied suflicieut in area to aiiordaconvenient temporary -restingplace for the compositorsstick. Suitable stops are arranged upon thev drawers and supports to regulate theirextent of movement in either direction, and their extent of. forward projection with relation to each bth'er is preferably regulated, so that the lowest will project a' sufficient. distance in advance of itselil for this purpose.

the next above, to allow accessto both, asshown l ciently durable for all practical purposes,

in 2 land 15. This is accomplished in the device represented in the drawiiws by the. ative positions oi' the rear ends, in of the si oports'm n'.v 'which act as stops tothe projec- 'tiens or rugs m on? upon the rear of the d raw-.

Y the receptacles ior the spacesfbrackets, leads, n y, quads, dsc., is especially important and adyantangeons when used in connection with certain classes of matter in \\fhichnone,.or very few, ofthe upper and lower ease characters are required. since the conngaratively great size and weight of the spaces, leads, &c., 'practically prevent their arrangementincontaining channels like the character-types, While it is essential. that they shouldr'bc situated as close to the numeral-types as possible and incorporated in the ease in order to eX- pedite the operations of composition.

Mounted upon the iop ci" the case A is a combined copy-holder and typecase cover, il?, hinged tothe upper part of the case in such, manner that it may be turned and lowinlo the position shown ,in Fig. l, and

thereby entirely incluse and proteet'all of the eral compartments constituting thc lcase, 7 Width being nitide equal to that of the case When the case is in use, this cover is supported in a snitablyin` cliued position with relation'to the iront ofthe cese and the'position of the operator, as indicated in 3, by an adjustable deyieemfhich will. allenT of slight variations in the angle of support, that shown in the drawings consisting` of a brace or paul, tu, secured to the top of the case, which engages with a rack, w, upon the'covcr Vil, the said parts being held in engagement with each other and the accidental descent of the cover XV being prevented by nieans ol" an elastic link or spring'- coupling, w", interposed between and connecting the patri u: andthe cover Y.

The edge or shelf in, for the support ol'1 $4copy, may be formed upon the cover YV, if desired; but, as shown in the drawings, it is permanently' attached to the top of the ease and furnislies a convenicntbeariug upon which "or/is simple, compact,

to pivot lhe cover itself, the latter being recessed, as shown at voi in 2 and to allow it to pass over the said shelf toi. Y

Qur case thus constructed and arranged, as the result oi' experiment and investigation, aiand convenient detliat is especially adapted to tlieordinary requirements of a compositor when in use, While it is to be observed that when not in use the several compartments may be entirely inclosed andthe typecontainiug channelsxc., effectually protected from dust or injury. The case as a Whole, also, while being endiniuch cheaper to construct and more light and convenient to handle than those. heretofore.

paratively soft non metallic substance, thel lower ends'ot the said division-pieces extending beyond the lowerl front edges of the bed plates, and beingprovided with metallic seats for the support of the containingchannels and type-columns, substantially in the manner and' for the purpose described.

2. Ina compositors type case substantially such as designated, the combination and arrangemenuwith the division-pieces u', secured to the bed-pieces c, of the ngerpicces or seats E, formed with shanks e, which project between the adjoiningand vertically coinciding outer ends, a, ofthe said division-pieces, and with suitable type and channel supporting seats, substantially in the manner and for the purpose described.

3. In a eoinpositors type-case substantially such as designated, a type and channel seat provided with a type-supporting shoulder ot' @width equal to that of the largest type to be supported, and with a vdepression or recess immediately under the position oi' the foot of` the recess being beveled outward at an ob-` lique angle, substantially in the manner and for the purpose described.

4. Inacompositorfs type-case substantially such as designated, a type-column and chan nel -supporting seat formed withv a suitable;

lnark, substantially in the manner and for thel purpose described.

5. Ina compositors type-case substantially such as designated, the combination, with a. type column and channel -supporting seat formed with a suitable hole or recess for the reception of a piece bearing a denominationniark, of an independently interchangeable denomination mark consisting oi' a plug' or button the stein of which is composed of two or. more slightly-elastic segments, lor the purM pose set forth.

6. lua conipositors type-case substantially such `as designated, the combination and arrangementoi' a series of type-containing cirr '.1- nels and supports in `which the types are ranged in prescribed positions, as set for and one or more inclined space-holding cornpartments, into the-upper end of which spaces may be deposited loosely, and by which they willbc conducted downward and exposed for removal at any angle from the front ofthe case, substantially in the manner and for the pur- 7. In a compositors type-case substantially such as designated provided with 4a series of 'inclined compartments, into the upper rear ends of which the spaces may be deposited 5 loosely, and by which they will be conducted downward and exposed for removal at any angle from the front of the case, as deseribed,

the removable division-pieces or partitions arranged at the lower ends of the. said in elined spacecompartments, for the purpose and substantially in the manner set forth.

- Ina compositors type-ease substantially such as designated provided with a series of inclined compartments, into the upper rear 15 ends f which the spaces may be deposited loose y, and by which they will be conducted downward' and exposed for removal to any angle fromtlie front of the case as described, a removable end Wall or type-supporting 2o shoulder common to all the said compartments,

pose described. 1 LOUIS K. JOHNSON. A. AUGUSTUS LOW.

Witnesses:

Cans C. OVERTON, HENRY GALE. 

